Accession Number:

AD0809298

Title:

ELASTOMERIC A. F. SHEET, NOFOUL FOR BUOYS

Descriptive Note:

Test rept.

Corporate Author:

COAST GUARD BALTIMORE MD FIELD TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Cuthrell, C.

Report Date:

1967-02-24

Pagination or Media Count:

38.0

Abstract:

This report covers a step by step description of the procedures and techniques used in covering a 5 x 11 LR buoy body with an elastomeric antifoulant sheet rubber NOFOUL. The marine growth foulfree life of the material is reported to be five years. A list of the materials and equipment used and application times involved is included with the report. A photographic record of the operation is also included with the report.

Descriptors:

• *ELASTOMERS
• *ANTIFOULING COATINGS
• *RUBBER COATINGS
• *PROTECTIVE COVERINGS
• BUOYS
• SHEETS
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
• PREPARATION
• CORROSION INHIBITION

Subject Categories:

• Coatings, Colorants and Finishes
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE